Non-Steer Axle Components - Rev A; Drive Brake - Genie GS-2046 Service Manual

June 2003
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REV A
9-1

Drive Brake

How to Remove a Drive Brake
When removing a hose assembly
or fitting, the O-ring on the fitting
and/or hose end must be replaced
and then torqued to specification
during installation. Refer to
Section Two, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Support and secure the entry ladder to an
appropriate lifting device.
2 Remove the entry ladder mounting fasteners.
Remove the entry ladder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The entry ladder
may become unbalanced and fall
if it is not properly supported and
secured to the lifting device.
3 Block the steer wheels.
4 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis at
the non-steer end.
5 Remove the cotter pin from the wheel castle
nut.
Always replace the cotter pin with
a new one when removing the
castle nut.
6 Loosen the wheel castle nut. Do not remove it.
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Non-Steer Axle Components
7 Raise the machine approximately
8 Remove the wheel castle nut. Remove the
9 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose from
10 Place a lifting jack under the brake for support.
11 Remove the fasteners that attach the brake to
Torque specifications
Brake mounting fasteners, dry
Brake mounting fasteners, lubricated
Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
2 inches / 5 cm. Place blocks under the chassis
for support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis will
fall if it is not properly supported.
wheel.
the brake. Cap the fittings on the brake.
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to
allow the oil pressure to
dissipate gradually. Do not
allow oil to squirt or spray.
the drive chassis. Remove the brake.
Crushing hazard. The brake will
fall if it is not properly supported
when the mounting fasteners are
removed.
75 ft-lbs
101.7 Nm
56 ft-lbs
76.3 Nm
4 - 85